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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to designate cookies and Cream as the official ice cream flavor of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill aims to officially designate Cookies and Cream as the Commonwealth's official ice cream flavor by adding a new section to Chapter 2 of the General Laws. The legislation is straightforward, simply declaring that Cookies and Cream ice cream will have an official status within the state's legal framework. While the bill might seem lighthearted, it follows a formal legislative process of amending existing law through an enacting clause passed by the Senate and House of Representatives. By creating this official designation, the bill recognizes Cookies and Cream as a distinctive flavor with cultural or symbolic significance to the Commonwealth, similar to how states often adopt official state symbols like birds, flowers, or other emblems.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting (under the last sentence of Rule 7A) for a second reading (on 01/27/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3409 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3409.pdf |
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